Opsoclonic Cerebellopathy
Archives of Neurology 39(6): June 1982; 387
View Original Source →Abstract
A gradual, complete, spontaneous remission of opsoclonic cerebellopathy with no therapy is reported. At last observation, two years from the onset of the syndrome, the youngster was 4 years old and entirely normal in intelligence, with no evidence of ataxia or abnormal eye movements.
Case Details
Personal Characteristics
A 2-year-old boy with normal intelligence for his age
Clinical Characteristics
Ataxia, severe truncal and limb ataxia, opsoclonus with random, prominent, conjugate eye movements
Remission Characteristics
Gradual, complete, spontaneous remission with no therapy
Treatment & Mechanisms
Proposed Remission Mechanisms
Not discussed
Clinical Treatment
Treatment with corticotropin was recommended, but declined
Additional Notes
No therapy was instituted, and the symptoms slowly abated. At last observation, two years after onset of the syndrome, this youngster was 4 years old and entirely normal in intelligence, with no evidence of ataxia or abnormal eye movements.